The hot condiment on DC menus right now: salsa macha. The nutty, seedy chili oil originated in the port city of Veracruz, Mexico, but has gained “it” status lately thanks to a wave of ambitious new ...

Salsa macha is hot, in every sense of the word. With its roots in the Mexican state of Veracruz, this spicy, nutty, smoky and tangy condiment has been popping up at taquerias across the country for ...

Broken Spanish Comedor in Culver City makes homey small plates and great mezcal cocktails. It’s perfect for a low-lit date.

Salsa is a quintessential part of Mexican cuisine, but there is a right and wrong way to enjoy it. Don't make this salsa ...

My father loves his salsa fresca. And he loves it super spicy. To this day, when he makes it, he does so in absurdly large quantities, just like he did when I was young and still living at home. I ...

Last year in the food writing world, chili crisp was all the rage. It’s a fiery oil with crisp bits of chiles that has its origins in China. Its fans sluiced it on everything, including one ...

If you love finding new ways to wake up and set your mouth on fire, salsa macha eggs are sure to be your next stop. Although salsa macha is commonly used as a flavorful topping, its high oil content ...

A nut-and seed-rich Yurok salsa macha made by frying dried chiles, garlic, and seeds in oil, then blending with lime, maple, and salt for a smoky, spicy, textured condiment. Transfer the blended salsa ...